Every person on the leadership team at Hermitage Three Chopt is dedicated to enriching the lives of the residents in our community. This strong team upholds our values of culture, stewardship, partnership, diversity, hospitality and quality, every day.
Shakerrie joined the Pinnacle Living team at the end of July 2024, bringing with her a deep commitment to enhancing quality to support our residents and team members. With more than 11 years of experience in senior living and healthcare, she spent her first five years specializing in aging services before embarking on a journey to Zambia. During her six years in Zambia, she contributed to healthcare technology projects and youth engagement programs across Africa. Shakerrie is a certified dementia specialist and a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, holding degrees from James Madison University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In her free time, she enjoys reading, sewing and cooking.
Lisa began her career in nursing more than 40 years ago in New Jersey. She has many years of experience in Acute, Post-Acute, Assisted and Residential Nursing. After caring for her mother, who was living with vascular dementia, Lisa transitioned to Memory Support. With experience as a caregiver herself, she has been helpful in bridging the communication gap with families and providers of medical care. Lisa graduated from Union County College with a diploma in Practical Nursing. Her certifications include ISP and UAI for Assisted Living. Lisa enjoys attending church, checking off her “bucket list” and enjoying activities with her friends.
Timothy has been an integral part of the Hermitage Three Chopt community since 2019. With more than 10 years of experience in senior living, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role. He is dedicated to ensuring a safe, comfortable and well-maintained environment for all residents, and he consistently strives to exceed expectations. Outside of work, Timothy engages in the beauty of the world through frequent travel and hiking. He also enjoys tinkering with various projects at home, a testament to his hands-on approach and problem-solving skills. Timothy has lived in the Richmond area for most of his life and currently resides in Louisa, Virginia.
A native of Richmond, Virginia, Kyrel started with Pinnacle Living as a line cook in 2014 and worked at Cedarfield for four years while pursuing a degree in Culinary Arts. After graduating from college, he became Sous Chef at The Daily Kitchen and Bar. A few years later, he became the Director of Dining Services at Spring Arbor of Richmond, which is now Hermitage Three Chopt. Kyrel holds an AAS Degree in Business Administration from Old Dominion University, as well as an AAS Degree in Culinary Arts from J. Sargeant Reynolds. Among his accomplishments: He was the 2017 Chef Showdown winner for Broad Appetite, and a proud participant in Maggiano’s Fear Factor food challenge.
Randi Tate, known as RJ, joined Hermitage Three Chopt as the Lifestyle and Wellness Director at the end of August 2024. With more than three years of experience in Memory Support and senior living, RJ is dedicated to understanding the needs of our residents. He creates engaging programs and activities that promote physical, spiritual, emotional and social well-being. RJ is also a certified end-of-life doula, which gives him the skills to support individuals and their families during their final moments, ensuring a caring and respectful experience. His dedication to improving the lives of seniors drives his work in our community. Outside of work, RJ loves spending quality time with his family, creating art and music in his studio, and enjoying the beauty of nature.
A member of our leadership team since October 2024, Karen is passionate about sharing what makes the Hermitage Three Chopt community unique in Richmond. After touring assisted living communities with her own parents and having several family members live with Alzheimer’s, Karen felt “called” to senior living, particularly Memory Support. She considers it an honor to connect with family members as they make this important personal decision on behalf of their loved one. Karen’s background is diverse and includes roles in human resources, sales, working hard as a stay-at-home-mom and teaching indoor cycling. She lives in Midlothian with her husband George, her son Cameron, and the occasional house guest, her favorite JMU Duke, Ryan. She enjoys weekend getaways, reading, cooking, travel and her dog, Alice.
